Aquatic Solutions

Walk into Aquatic Solutions in West Monroe, Louisiana, and one of the first things you'll notice is the koi pond near the entrance, setting the tone for a store that takes aquatic life seriously. Owner Dave has been a fixture in the local fishkeeping community for well over two decades, and his passion for marine aquatics is the engine that drives this operation. The showroom aquariums are genuinely breathtaking — display tanks that double as living art, including a 20-year-old grouper with enough personality (and crankiness) to warrant his own warning sign about tapping the glass.

Saltwater is the heart of what Aquatic Solutions does best. The coral selection draws enthusiasts from across the region, with everything from green star polyps to more exotic specimens on display. Marine fish, eels fed right in front of customers, and live rock round out a lineup that reviewers consistently call impressive.

Dave personally helped one customer transform a modest 10-gallon freshwater setup into a thriving small saltwater ecosystem, a testament to the hands-on guidance that defines the shop. Beyond retail, the store offers full tank setup and ongoing maintenance services. Dave and his crew will install an aquarium in your home, help you get it cycled and stocked, and come back to service it when needed.

They even ship tanks directly to customers. For freshwater hobbyists, pretreated water is available at just 50 cents a gallon — a practical touch that busy fishkeepers appreciate. The atmosphere is warm and family-oriented, complete with a shop dog named Maggie who greets visitors.

Pricing is competitive — multiple reviewers note that Aquatic Solutions matches or beats online retailers. While the store's primary focus is saltwater fish and coral, Dave can special-order virtually anything not in stock. For anyone in northeast Louisiana looking for a dedicated saltwater shop with real expertise and genuine community roots, Aquatic Solutions delivers.